July 5, 1941 - January 5, 2025 Ivan “Gene” Creason, 83, passed away on January 5, 2025, at his home in Checotah. He was born on July 5, 1941, in Bixby. A public viewing and visitation will be held Wed...

June 3, 1952 - December 24, 2024 James Jackson Robertson, Jr., born June 3, 1952, in Henryetta, passed from this life on December 24, 2024. James was loved and known by most as “Jackie,” “Pops” or “Ol...

June 18, 1939 - December 29, 2024 Levertha Bird Walker, age 85, homemaker and longtime resident of Sapulpa, died December 29, 2024, in Ascension St. John Hospital in Sapulpa surrounded by family. Fune...

September 8, 1949 - January 7, 2025 John LeRoy Bryant, 75, of Schulter, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Schulter. He was born on September 8, 1949, in Henryetta to John Lee and Mina Violetta ...

1:30 a.m. - Suspicious Vehicle - Hornbeam Rd. RP advised of a white Prius parked behind a green double gate with what appeared to be a hand resting on the windowsill. 7:16 a.m. - Shots Heard - Holly R...

CM-2025-00001 01/02/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Lang, Jordan Noelle Violation of Protective Order CM-2025-00002 01/02/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Colpitt, Deanna Marie Eluding /Attempting to Elude Polic...

Okmulgee schools faced challenges with their drinking water supply, prompting discussions about alternative solutions. Proposals included using outside tanks, steel drums or drilling wells, but all we...

Counted among the grand range of specialized craftsmen who grace our world is a rare breed we might label the “Chef Mechanic.” We know of chef. We know of mechanic. We hear at times of a ‘Chief mechan...

I remember a story that Chuck Swindoll once told. He said he was reading a letter to his congregation he had received. He recalled one family in attendance that day seemed to be captivated by the lett...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were together for 11 years, married for six of them. I had an alcohol addiction for the last few years, which led to my being unfaithful. He never drank, so he had a hard t...

How powerful, and of course indispensable, is the Word of God in this matter of winning souls to Christ. Daniel was a soulwinner and his words are recorded in Ch. 12, V3, “And they that be wise shall ...

First Baptist Church of Okmulgee will hold its 3rd annual bean dinner fundraiser Monday, Jan. 27, from 5-7 p.m. The event will raise funds for Food for Kids, a program that feeds 170 kids per week at ...

Starting today, Jan. 10, New Day Church at 711 N. Okmulgee Ave. will host a game night from 7-9:30 p.m. This will be a weekly event. The church will provide table games for all those interested in hav...

Monday: Breakfast: Choice of Cereal, Toast Lunch: Stew, Cornbread, Pears, Salad Bar Tuesday: Breakfast: Primary: Blueberry Muffin, Bacon, Apple Sauce; OHS: Biscuit, Sausage & Gravy Lunch: Tangerine Ch...

Okmulgee Lions Club proudly recognized Mark Baker as the 2024 Lion of the Year during its Tuesday meeting. A member since early 2024, Baker has quickly become an invaluable part of the club. Known for...

Severe winter weather wreaked havoc on the schedules of Okmulgee County high school basketball teams this past week, with sleet and snow forcing tournament organizers to make swift adjustments. Games ...

Schulter and Henryetta basketball started the second half of the season strong, sweeping Graham-Dustin and Kellyville, respectively, at home games Tuesday. The Schulter Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs are ...

In April, Anthony Goulding, died in flames as sheriff ’s deputies attempted to enforce an eviction order against him and his wife from the Oklahoma City home they had occupied for decades. Charles Hen...

The HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show is set to captivate visitors at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center this weekend, Jan. 11-12. Known as one of the largest reptile expos in the United States, the even...

Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) Area Agency on Aging, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program would like to wish everyone a happy 2025! A new year brings new goals and aspirations for self-trans...